Acoustic test facilities

ISVR Consulting operates ISVR's Rayleigh Laboratories.

The Rayleigh Laboratories on the main campus include two
reverberation chambers,
a large anechoic chamber,
a product development lab
for noise and vibration, a combustion noise rig and a range of electrodynamic
shakers. The laboratories are well served with comprehensive control and
preparation areas. A wide range of modern, highly specialised instrumentation
is available. Single and three phase electrical supplies at 50, 60 and 400 Hz,
compressed air and cooling water can be provided. Mechanical workshop and
handling facilities are readily accessible.

A wide range of measurements are offered to national and international
standards, including

Measurements of the insertion loss of hearing protection and flying
helmets
(ANSI/ASA S12.42-2010)

Access is also available to testing and research facilities, such as
wind tunnels and water tanks for underwater acoustics, which are operated
by other groups or departments at the University of Southampton. A
booklet giving information about our
facilities for potential users can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat (pdf)
format (316 KB).